🇷🇸 Serbia · #405 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Nis

6.2% below the Serbia average

Ranked #405 of 538 cities · More expensive than 24.7% of cities worldwide

Compared to Serbia average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Nis

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom RSD 23,174/mo ≈ $230 RSD 17,381/mo ≈ $173 25%
3-Bedroom RSD 40,302/mo ≈ $400 RSD 30,227/mo ≈ $300 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-6.2% Average
Rent
-5.6% Average
Groceries
-4.7% Average
Restaurants
-9.0% Affordable
Purchasing Power
+2.6% Average

Living in Nis: What to Expect

Nis is average by global standards (ranked #405 of 538 cities). It is 6.2% cheaper than the Serbia average, based on 3 cities.

Groceries are average, while dining out is affordable. Restaurants offers the best value, while Groceries is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.

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